Port Vale vs Northampton Town - League One
Fixture Preview - 4 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Port Vale welcomes Northampton Town to Vale Park this Saturday in a crucial League One clash. The hosts have shown some resilience in their recent performances, managing to secure a win and a draw in their last five outings, while Northampton Town has struggled significantly, suffering four consecutive defeats. This stark contrast in form could play a pivotal role in the match outcome. Historically, the head-to-head record between these two teams leans slightly in favour of Port Vale, with five wins in their last ten encounters. Notably, both teams have a tendency to score, as evidenced by four of the last ten matches seeing both sides finding the net. Given Northampton's defensive frailties, Port Vale will likely look to exploit these weaknesses, especially at home. A solid performance from Vale could see them not only secure three points but also potentially increase their goal tally, making this match one to watch for those interested in both the result and the possibility of goals.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Burton Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Rotherham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 20 |  Wycombe Wanderers | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 21 |  Reading | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 22 |  Northampton Town | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 23 |  Plymouth Argyle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 24 |  Peterborough United | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2024 | Northampton Town | 2–0 | Port Vale | League One |
| September 16, 2023 | Port Vale | 1–0 | Northampton Town | League One |
| February 12, 2022 | Port Vale | 0–0 | Northampton Town | League Two |
| August 7, 2021 | Northampton Town | 1–0 | Port Vale | League Two |
| February 8, 2020 | Northampton Town | 0–1 | Port Vale | League Two |
| August 10, 2019 | Port Vale | 1–1 | Northampton Town | League Two |
| March 30, 2019 | Northampton Town | 1–2 | Port Vale | League Two |
| September 15, 2018 | Port Vale | 2–0 | Northampton Town | League Two |
| March 14, 2017 | Northampton Town | 2–1 | Port Vale | League One |
| December 10, 2016 | Port Vale | 2–3 | Northampton Town | League One |